CVE-2010-1573

Name: CVE-2010-1573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-10T00:30:07.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 20.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1573 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Linksys WAP54Gv3 firmware 3.04.03 and earlier uses a hard-coded username (Gemtek) and password (gemtekswd) for a debug interface for certain web pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) data1, (2) data2, or (3) data3 parameters to (a) Debug_command_page.asp and (b) debug.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 20.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linksys WAP54Gv3 firmware 3.04.03 and earlier uses a hard-coded username (Gemtek) and password (gemtekswd) for a debug interface for certain web pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) data1, (2) data2, or (3) data3 parameters to (a) Debug_command_page.asp and (b) debug.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

20.79%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Wap54g Firmware	<= 3.04.03

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40103Broken Link
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=20682Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.icysilence.org/?p=268Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511733/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40648Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1419Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/40103Broken Link
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=20682Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.icysilence.org/?p=268Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511733/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40648Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1419Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59286Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 10, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1573?

How severe is CVE-2010-1573?

CVE-2010-1573 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 20.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1573?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST